Who were the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence?

Who were the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence?

Author: ABC August 17, 2022 Duration: 10:13
The order of "gay male nuns" founded in San Franciso in the late 70s found its way to Sydney in the 80s.

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